New Delhi:
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is addressing a press conference after announcing Delhi's budget. Below are the highlights:
- We've said there isn't a lack of money in government, there is a lack of intention
- We have saved a lot of money in government projects
- We had promised lowest VAT rates in the country. That process has been started today
- Sweets, garments, watches, school bags - have been made cheaper
- Last year health and education were the two priorities for the Budget So they are this year as well
- We are trying to present a model to the government where governments are reducing public expenditure on education because education ministers themselves run schools
- This government is committed to make govt schools so good, they are better than private
- Across the country expenditure on health is also being reduced
- Today the finance minister gave a three-tier framework for public health starting with 4-5 mohalla clinics in each ward. And even Americans are praising these mohalla clinics
- All polyclinics and mohalla clinics will be ready by end of this financial year
- Woman safety is a top priority. Mahila suraksha dals and mohalla suraksha dals will be formed
- Delhi government will pay for setting up lights in 82,000 dark spots
- There is provision for CCTVs and toilets in slums